OUTER LONDON - PRIVATE TOUR OPTIONS
Tailor your own day tour from London with our variety of choices.

● Day tour of London in private vehicle with accredited driver-guide.
● For couples, families or small private groups (up to 7 persons). Subject to availability.
● Timings: 9am-5pm. Pick-up and drop-off at any central London hotel or residence.
● Prices: 1-2 passengers = £560.00; 3-4 pass = £595.00; 5-7 pass = £630.00.
● Any admission fees are extra and usually payable on entry. Booking enquiries.

CHOOSE ANY 2 ATTRACTIONS FROM THE FOLLOWING 6 OPTIONS TO MAKE UP YOUR OWN FULL-DAY TOUR ITINERARY:

Option 1: TOWER OF LONDON or WESTMINSTER AB or CHURCHILL BUNKER
Select any one of these three central London attractions from our Classic London tour.
● See our Classic London Tour page for more details on these attractions.
● Admission payable on entry.
● Your guide will conduct the tour.

Option 2: HAMPTON COURT
Hampton Court is a national treasure. It’s actually two palaces in one, covering both the Tudor and Stuart royal dynasties (Henry VIII actually stole it!).
Highlights include the authentic Tudor kitchens, Great Hall, and Chapel Royal.
There’s also an important art collection, an ancient working tennis court, and the magnificent gardens featuring the world’s oldest maze for you to get lost in!
500 years of royal history comes alive here.
● Usually open daily.
● Admission payable on entry.
● Your guide will conduct the tour.

Option 3: HARRY POTTER STUDIO TOUR
On the northern fringes of London is one of the most exciting attractions to open in the capital for many years:
the film company Warner Brothers have built a superb studio tour and exhibition called 'The Making of Harry Potter' celebrating J. K. Rowling's classic children's adventures.
Visitors can explore iconic sets from the movies such as the Great Hall at Hogwarts, Dumbledore’s office and Diagon Alley.
Plus the Gryffindor common room, Hagrid's hut, and the Potion classroom.
View original props such as Harry's flying broomstick, Hagrid's motorcycle, and the Hogwarts Sorting Hat, and find out about special effects, animatronics and CGI.
There are exclusive video pieces featuring the cast and crew, plus a studio cafe and souvenir shop. Wizard!
● Usually open daily.
● Entry tickets must be pre-ordered.
● Self-guided tour.

Option 4: KEW GARDENS
The world famous Royal Botanic Gardens is in south-west London.
Opened in 1759, it contains 1/8 of all flowering species known on earth, and many rare trees and plants.
There are 40 listed buildings such as the humid Palm House, built in 1888, which maintains a tropical rain-forest climate, and contains the world's oldest pot plant.
Other highlights include the Temple of Arathusa, a Japanese farmhouse traditionally thatched with bamboo, and a tree-walk.
Your guide will conduct you on a short walking tour, then you can take advantage of the land-train to see the full extent of the gardens.
● Usually open daily.
● Admission payable on entry.
● Your guide will conduct the tour.

Option 5: WINDSOR CASTLE
About 20 miles west of London is the Queen's home, Windsor Castle. First built in 1080 and described by Samuel Pepys over 300 years ago as the most romantic of castles, it is also the largest and oldest continually inhabited castle in the world. Your guide will conduct you on a tour. Highlights include the magnificent George Chapel (ten monarchs are buried here including Henry VIII), the opulent State Apartments and the incredible Queen Mary's Dolls' House. On certain days you can see the changing of the guard ceremony up-close (much better than outside Buckingham Palace!).
● Usually open daily.
● Admission payable on entry.
● The state apartments are audio-guided. Your guide will conduct the rest of the tour.

Option 6: RHS WISLEY GARDENS
10 miles from Central London lies Wisley, Britain's best loved garden run by the Royal Horticultural Society. It’s a working garden with a diverse and unique collection. It is said ‘If it can grow at Wisley it can grow anywhere.’ Features include the Alpine Meadow, Arboretum, Bamboo Walk, Fruit Field, Model Gardens, Pinetum, Rock Garden, Rose Garden, Vegetable Garden, Vineyard and Tropical Glasshouse. If you love flowers and plants you cannot miss it.
● Usually open daily.
● Admission payable on entry.
● Your guide will conduct the tour.

ALTERNATIVE COPY & PASTE ENQUIRY FORM:•
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BOOKING POLICY AND NOTES:• Bookings are dealt with on a one-to-one basis via e-mail only.
• To secure your preferred date we recommend booking well in advance.
• We do not accept bookings with less than 72 hours notice.
• All tours subject to availability. Booking will not go ahead until availability is confirmed.
• Tour is not guaranteed to go ahead until 100% of payment is received.
• We do not usually pre-book tickets for attractions. We recommended these are paid
&nbsp for at the gate on the day. In circumstances where pre-booking is the only option for
&nbsp attractions, tickets must be paid for in advance and are non-refundable.
• Administration fees may be added for extensive itineraries or advance ticket booking.
• We do not arrange flights, accommodation, travel tickets or tickets for special events.
• For full policies, terms & conditions click here.

● Important note: 'Private tour' means a privately chartered guided tour. It does not entail exclusive private access. We do not offer tours to individuals wishing to join a larger group (for this you require a scheduled coach tour operator).

● Timings: A recommended start time ensures the tour runs to schedule. The duration of this tour is timed from pick-up to drop-off and usually includes built-in stops for photo opportunities, facilities, and a one-hour lunch break.

● Pick-up/drop-off: You can be picked-up for your tour anywhere in the central London area, whether at your hotel, place of residence, or venue of your request. The same applies as a dropping-off point after the tour. Tours from London may use fastest routes.

● Driver-Guide: Our presentable, professional and friendly guides drive fully insured private vehicles and carry the British 'Blue Badge' accreditation allowing them to conduct tours, walks and interior visits of major London venues and other UK attractions.

● Tour: The main tour is conducted personally by the guide, providing knowledgeable commentary, and assisting with practical issues. Sections of the tour may be conducted by in-house docents or using audio devices, but your guide may still escort you.

● Lunch: An appropriate restaurant, traditional pub, or sandwich stop can be arranged for lunch (note: tour price does not include food or refreshments). Alternatively, you may want to bring a pre-packed lunch. The guide may take a rest during this period.

● Clothing: Clients should dress appropriately making allowances for the changeable British weather, outdoor activities or visiting churches, etc. Our main tip is to dress comfortably. For more tips to help make your tour even more enjoyable click here.

● Format: The tour has been specially researched and designed by our staff (copyright applies) and is exclusive to Your London Tours & associates. Selected elements of different tours may be combined to create other tour options.

● General: Rest assured with Your London Tours: All our tours are tailored to YOUR requirements. The guide will be exclusively dedicated to your family or group during the tour itself, so you will be able to relax and enjoy your day.